Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home

Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.

Published on RocksNews: 29 Sept 2026, 08:31 UTC
Updated: 29 Sept 2026, 08:31 UTC
Language: English

Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home — Burkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home — Image credit: BBC News – World

Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.

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